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Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 14:19

Recipe for Summer Sparkling Ale

I haven't tried to recreate any commercially available beers with this one. I just wanted to come up with something that is in the lager style but with a nice, full bodies mouth feel and an aromatic finish. The Thomas Coopers Sparkling Ale kit is held in high esteem so I've used this as a base.

Because I'm brewing this in summer I wanted to use a yeast that I know will give a great flavor but also handle some higher temperatures while still producing good lager characteristics.

Ingredients:

1 Can Thomas Coopers Sparkling Ale

1Kg brew enhancer (the standard type from the home brew shop)

12gm Hellertau finishing hops

Saf S-23 lager yeast.

Method:

Simply steep the hellertau for at least 10 minutes although I recommend 15 to 20 for this brew. Also re-hydrate the yeast (discard the one that comes with the Sparkling Ale kit).

Mix it all together in the fermenter with 2 litres of boiling water and top up to 23litres with cold water.

Pitch the re-hydrated yeast and close up the fermenter with the air-lock installed.

Should be ready to bottle or rack in about 4 days.

Notes:

This brew may taste even better with the addition of some wheat beer malt extract.

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